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How to get fromCardiff to Prestonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    3h 47m
    £67–124

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cpa
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    6h
    £41–97

  3. Drive 188.5 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Prestoncar car 188.5 mi
    4h 1m
    £47–67

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BRS - LPL
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    7h 5m
    £77–194

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 37m
    £94–147

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    5h 30m
    £146–429

Cardiff to Preston by train

Calendar135Weekly Trains
Duration3h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 188.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Preston via Crewe in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station in around 6h.

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